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At the beginning of your college search, a virtual tour can be a beneficial tool to explore the campus before your visit. When you do visit the campus, be sure to talk to current students about their experiences. A student perspective is a helpful way to gauge your future experience when attending University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. Already took an on-campus tour? It's inevitable. All of your college tours will blend, and you might forget the appearance of UMass Dartmouth's library, dorms, or cafeteria. Use the virtual tour to jog your memory! With the interactive mapping tool below you can even explore the area surrounding the campus.

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U.S. News & World Report   recently announced  their 2022 College Rankings that once again saw UMass Dartmouth named a "2022 Best College" and significantly jump up the ranks on national student social mobility. The University was ranked #59 in the nation, up from #76 in 2021, and remains #2 in Massachusetts and #3 in New England.

According to  U.S. News & World Report , the Top Performers on Social Mobility ranks institutions that are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of low-income students awarded with Pell Grants. UMass Dartmouth finished ahead of twenty-eight national universities in New England, including MIT, Harvard, and Brown University.

“It’s critically important for students and society that our country’s best public research universities continue to serve as engines of opportunity for talented young people of limited means. As a first-generation college student myself, I’m especially proud that UMass Dartmouth is increasingly being recognized for our efforts to providing low-income students with great educational opportunities that launch them into high-demand careers and lifelong success,” said  UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller .

UMass Dartmouth achieved National University status for the sixth straight year, a designation reserved for universities offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and a commitment to producing groundbreaking research.

Many UMass Dartmouth programs also earned praise. The Charlton College of Business placed 166 in "Best Undergraduate Business Programs" among 514 undergraduate business programs accredited by AACSB International. This is the third highest-ranked undergraduate business program among public national universities in Massachusetts. The College of Engineering also earned distinction as a “Best Undergraduate Engineering Program” and the College of Nursing & Health Sciences ranked within the top 100 nationally for “Undergraduate Nursing Programs”.

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UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions offers in-person campus tours and first-year admissions information sessions throughout the week. Our tours and information sessions offer students and families the opportunity to learn more about life at UMass Amherst and our first-year application process.

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UMass Amherst Undergraduate Admissions offers group tours to high schools, community-based organizations and community colleges that work with students at the 9th-grade level and above.

To request a group tour (10-60 students) for your high school group, community-based organization or community college, please see the schedule linked below. Space is extremely limited, so it is recommended to schedule a group tour well in advance. Groups are also welcome to visit UMass at any time and tour campus on their own . 

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Abby '27 (she/her).

Hometown: Grafton, Massachusetts

Major: Biology, pre-med track

Activities and involvement: Asian American Student Association, UMass Pre-Medical Society, intramural soccer

Favorite food location at UMass: Berkshire Dining Commons

Alec '27 (he/him)

Hometown: Somerville, Massachusetts

Major: Psychology

Activities and involvement: Member of the Commonwealth Honors College, intramural hockey through LUG Sports

Favorite food location at UMass: Easily Roots Café in the Honors College hub. The quesadillas and chicken sandwich are heavenly. Just don’t ask how much money I’ve spent so far…

Ally '24 (she/her)

Hometown : Boxborough, Massachusetts

Double major : Kinesiology and Public Health (Pre-Medical)

Activities and involvement : UMass CHAARG (President), pre-medical peer advisor, patient care technician at Emerson Hospital, teaching assistant in Kinesiology, 

Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass Amherst because it is the best of both worlds. Here I am able to create my own small-school feel while also being part of a larger community at a world-class university. There are so many resources available to me as a student, and every faculty member I have come across is supportive and wants me to succeed. I switched majors three times in just one semester, and UMass made that process seamless and easy, allowing me to explore my interests and learn from other perspectives. 

Andrew '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Major: Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

Activities and involvement: Outing Club, National Student Speech-Language & Hearing Club, social media manager Special Olympics club, vice president Cycling and Sustainability Club, and intramural soccer team

Anna '27 (she/her)

Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts

Double major: Theater and Economics 

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Theatre Guild, UMass Theatre Department

UMass hidden gem: The garden outside Frank is one of my favorite places to visit on a beautiful day. Whether I take a walk through the rows of plants or sit and read a book on one of the benches, it never fails to put me at ease and is always a great way for me to reconnect with nature.

Annabelle '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Major: Biology  Minors: Biochemistry and Business

Activities and involvement: Chaarg, TA, peer-led organic chemistry tutor, Polish Cultural Club, UMass Dining Ambassador

Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass because of the Exploratory Track offered, where I was able explore different classes in the STEM realm and find a track that best fit what I was looking for in a career!

Bella ‘24 (she/her)

Hometown: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Double major: Journalism and Psychology

Activities and involvement: HER Campus, ACE MV advisory board member, local mental health advocate

Favorite food in the dining commons:  My favorite food on campus is the paradise sushi roll from Blue Wall!

Bella '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Pembroke, Massachusetts

Major: Marketing

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Women in Business Co-director of Professional Events

Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass because of the extensive support and resources that the university has to offer. I have never once felt under-advised and have always had someone to turn to when I needed guidance. Additionally, UMass offers numerous opportunities for students to thrive, including various clubs, organizations, and support groups on campus.

Ben '24 (he/him)

Hometown: Natick, Massachusetts

Major: Theater

Activities and involvement: UMass Theater Guild, Club Gymnastics, UMass Mystery, UMass Lettuce Club, Intramural Co-Ed Flag Football

UMass hidden gem: The Durfee greenhouse is beautiful all year round. From the tropical plants to the koi fish, it’s such a serene place to study. 

Briana '24 (she/her)

Hometown: Medford, Massachusetts

Major: Operations & Information Management and Psychology

Minor: Information Technology

Activities and involvement: OIM Club, Women in Business, Intramural Volleyball

Favorite food location at UMass: Carney Café in the Isenberg Hub

Celia '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Acton, Maine

Major: Legal Studies

Minors: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Anthropology

Activities and involvement: Club Swimming, Triathlon Club, Commonwealth Honors College, Pre-Law Club, Legal Studies Undergraduate Board

Favorite food location at UMass: I love the wraps at Whitmore Café, a perfect hidden gem in the center of campus!

Chris '24 (he/him)

Hometown: Winthrop, Massachusetts

Double major: Marketing and Journalism

Activities and involvement:  Social media manager Excel Ninja, writer for Amherst Wire, podcast host, club lacrosse

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Hampshire Dining Commons honey-glazed salmon

Christian '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Charlton, Massachusetts

Major: Finance

Activities and involvement: Delta Sigma Pi Fundraising Chair, Intramural Soccer

UMass hidden gem: The rooftop on the Design Building is one of the best spots on campus a lot of people don’t know about!

Colby '26 (he/him)

Hometown: Bourne, Massachusetts

Major: Electrical Engineering

Activities and involvement: WMUA radio, UMass Wind Energy Club, UMass Outing Club, intramural sports

Why I chose UMass: I chose to go to UMass because of their top-ranked engineering programs, and how that gives me a smaller, niche community to interact with within the large and diverse campus as a whole. There are so many ways to find your groups while at UMass, but it’s great having the resources of a bigger school. You can really get the best of both worlds at UMass!

Colin ‘24 (he/him)

Major: Biology on the Pre-Physician Assistant Track

Minor: Spanish

Activities and involvement: Research assistant in the Downes Lab, Pre-Physician Assistant Club, teaching assistant for Honors Introductory Biology, Intramural Sports, BioTAP RAP, Commonwealth Honors College

UMass hidden gem:  If you stand on the Morrill Science Center bridge as the sun is setting, you get a beautiful unobstructed view of the center of campus with a classic UMass sunset in the background. It makes for some great pictures!

Daniela '24 (she/her)

Hometown: Bronx, New York

Major: Kinesiology on a Physical Therapy Track

Minor: Psychology

Certificate: Medical Humanities

Activities and involvement: Kinesiology Club, Association of Women in STEM

UMass hidden gem:  I think a UMass hidden gem is the rooftop courtyard in the John W. Olver Design Building! It is such a beautiful and peaceful place to study or even just spend some time with your friends!

Danish '26 (he/him)

Hometown: Belchertown, Massachusetts

Double major: Economics and Public Health on the Pre-Med Track

Activities: Commonwealth Honors College, TA for SPHHS 150, research assistant in Skouta Lab, events coordinator for Pakistani Students Organization, HEART intern

Favorite food from the dining commons: Mediterranean wrap with lamb from Tavola. 

David '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Agawam, Massachusetts

Double major: Biochemistry and Psychology

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, club swim team, Ski and Board Club, lifeguard with Campus Recreation

Why I chose UMass: UMass was the perfect combination of great academics, great food, low cost, and a vibrant community. There is truly an exciting, fun, and enthusiastic energy at UMass that the students and staff all create. I really enjoy the amount of events, activities, and resources that are offered to students on campus, and even in the surrounding area. There is always something to do, and new things to experience.

Dilan '24 (he/him)

Hometown: Burlington, Massachusetts

Double major: Economics and Political Science

Minor: Math and French

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, student-assistant coordinator of co-curricular events and programs for the Honors College, Commonwealth Honors College Student Advisory Board, undergraduate research assistant in the Department of Resource Economics, UMass Minuteman Marching Band, UMass Pep Band (Hoop and Ice Band), SBS in D.C.

UMass hidden gem: The marching band practice fields are where I spend most of my fall semesters, and I couldn’t love them any more. All semester long, you are guaranteed to witness the most stunning sunsets over the fields during every single rehearsal. Even when cold weather makes your instrument freeze to your lips, or rain makes the grass into a slip-and-slide, the stunning sunsets will always melt your woes and warm your soul. 

Divya '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Double major: Microbiology and Human Pathophysiology (BDIC)

Activities and involvement:  UMass Jazba, South Asian Students Association, Hack(H)er413, Pre-Medical Society, Early Academic Development Lab

Favorite UMass food: My favorite food on campus is the zesty orange chicken from Frank Grab and Go!! It’s the perfect quick lunch to eat and will always hit the spot. Also great to grab if you want to sit outside and eat lunch on a sunny UMass day!

Drew '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Major: Environmental Science

Activities:  Commonwealth Honors College, undergraduate research assistant in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, EnviSci peer advisor, gallery attendant for the Student Union Art Gallery, UMass Dynamics Acappella, Forestry Club

UMass hidden gem: The outdoor areas around Central and Orchard Hill Residential Areas. I would consider the Durfee Conservatory a must-visit when at UMass, but the gardens and orchards surrounding the greenhouses are just as beautiful. The rhododendron garden across the street is also a great place to check out, especially because you can find some trees and shrubs that make up UMass’s arboretum. Lastly, Prexy’s Ridge is the only old-growth forest in Massachusetts found on a college campus and has awesome trails to explore.

Eli '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Alameda, California

Double major: Sport Management and Marketing

Activities and involvement: McCormack Student Leaders Club (MSL), RAP resident as a freshman, intramural sports

Why did you choose UMass?:  I chose UMass for a wide range of reasons, but the biggest reason I chose it was to have the opportunity to be a part of the most prestigious and best Sport Management department in the country. After taking part in the summer program that the department puts on every year, I knew I wanted to be in the McCormack Department for my undergraduate years. Two tour guides who also are Sport Management majors were kind enough to talk to me before I officially made my college decision and their enthusiasm about the department, the tour guide job, and UMass as a whole solidified my choice to come to UMass.

Elise '27 (she/her)

Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts

Activities and involvement: UMass Alpine ski team, Women in Business, Marketing Club, AdLab 

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Moose tracks ice cream at Frank

Elizabeth ‘25 (she/her)

Hometown: Braintree, Massachusetts

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Activities: UMass Minuteman Marching Band, Pep Band, Spring Color Guard

Favorite food on campus: Sweets ‘n' More is one of my favorite student-run businesses on campus.  All of their ice cream shakes are named after current students working there, and my friend Lee’s shake, called the Lee’s a Little Fruity, is my absolute favorite.  It’s made with raspberry sorbet, strawberry ice cream, and maraschino cherries! 

Ella '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts

Double major: Psychology and Community Education & Social Change

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Habitat for Humanity, CHAARG, Outing Club, intramural sports

Why I chose UMass: I chose the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the affordable tuition, their high ranking as a public university, the large student population, and access to a large university's resources. My acceptance to the Commonwealth Honors College is another reason that I chose UMass, with its tight-knit community and smaller class sizes. UMass has something for everyone, and I truly couldn’t be happier with my decision to come here. 

Emerson '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Westborough, Massachusetts

Major: Psychology with a certificate in Criminal Justice

Activities and involvement: Residential Service Desk (RSD), UMass Transfer Residential Academic Program (Rap), Best Buddies club, Criminal Justice Club, intramural field hockey, basketball, volleyball, and co-ed flag football

Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite dining hall at UMass is Hampshire Dining Commons, or more commonly known as Hamp! I love the layout of Hamp, the variety of food choices, and the huge open windows that overlook the Southwest horseshoe. Not to mention, they have the absolute best oat-ly self serve ice cream for the perfect sweet treat after a well-balanced meal. I always put chocolate sprinkles, caramel sauce, coconut flakes, and crushed up Butterfinger candy pieces on my oat-ly…wow I am hungry now! 

Emily '24 (she/her)

Hometown: Haverhill, Massachusetts

Major: Early Childhood Education

Favorite food from the dining commons: My favorite food at UMass are the mint chocolate brownies that you can find at any of the four award-winning dining halls! They are so chocolatey and they go great with the homemade vanilla ice cream. 

Emily '26 (she/her)

Major: Nutrition Minor: Kinesiology

Activities and involvement: Nutrition Club

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: The chicken teriyaki sushi from Worcester commons is the best thing ever! The chicken and sushi combo is the best of both worlds!

Emma '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Berkley, Massachusetts

Major: Operations and Information Management

Activities and involvement: Delta Sigma Pi, 180 Degrees Consulting

UMass hidden gem: The courtyard area in the Commonwealth Honors College residential area is a great place to enjoy a sunny spring day or watch a great sunset over the rec fields!

Fayobomi (Fayo) '24 (she/her)

Hometown : Ondo State, Nigeria

Double major : Marketing and Communications Minor: Psychology

Activities and involvement : Admissions diversity fellow, teaching assistant, peer advisor, peer mentor, SoulTV

Favorite UMass food: Harvest has my heart.

Fiona '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Quincy, Massachusetts

Major: Kinesiology

Activities and involvement: The Body Shop on campus, physical therapist aide and personal trainer off campus

Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass because despite how big and intimidating the size of the school may be, the environment and community felt so welcoming and so easy to find my place in! I transferred here from a much smaller school but the liveliness of the campus and extensive opportunities for involvement made the large campus and thousands of students so much easier to navigate. Something that has always stood out to me was how welcoming and kind the entire community at UMass is, both staff and students. This is something that truly can make or break a college experience — for me here at UMass, it made it! Beyond this the classes specifically for my major, kinesiology, were very extensive for several career path outcomes and had exactly what I was looking for! Academic-wise, the transfer process was seamless making my transfer process easier than I ever expected!

Gavin '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Belford, New Jersey 

Double major: Geography (GIST) and Sustainable Community Development

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College student ambassador, International Scholars Program, New Student Orientation and Transitions Office, Student Alumni Association, intramural soccer and volleyball, Jewish Student Union (JewMass)

Favorite UMass tradition/event: My favorite UMass Tradition is the Commencement Ball. Every May, senior students are able to attend this formal gala in the Mullins Center to celebrate the success of their undergraduate journey. It is like prom, but for college students! As a member of the Student Alumni Association, I was able to help plan and decorate for this highly anticipated event during my first year at UMass! It was extremely rewarding seeing the final product of my club’s hard work. 

Giorgia '27 (she/her)

Hometown: Milan, Italy

Major: Animal Science 

Minor: Art History 

Activities and involvement: Animal Science/Pre-vet club, Animal Science RAP

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: My favorite food here at UMASS is the chocolate chip banana bread. It can be found in all of the cafes on campus and on special occasions in the dining halls. It is the perfect snack during a study break or in the morning, especially if paired with coffee. It just never disappoints. 

Hunter '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Holyoke, Massachusetts

Major: Operations & Information Management

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Women in Business, Isenberg Global Citizens, American Hotel & Lodging Association

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: The pickle slices at the Hampshire Dining Commons sandwich station!

Ilana '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Watertown, Massachusetts

Double major: Dual degree in BDIC (Concentration: Microbiology and Soil Science) and Portuguese 

Activities and involvement:  Commonwealth Honors College, president of UMass Club Swimming, RecWell employee, undergraduate researcher in Molecular Microbial Ecology Lab, permaculture garden volunteer 

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: My favorite food from the dining commons is the Japanese Curry Chicken Tonkatsu, or as I refer to it, Japanese yummy yummy . Every Wednesday night after swim practice, you’ll find my teammates and I in the dining hall with ‘Japanese yummy yummy’ bowls cluttering our table. 

Indira '26 (she/her)

Hometown: New York, New York   

Double major: Legal Studies and Environmental Refugee Displacement (BDIC) 

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, UMass Minuteman Marching Band, intramural soccer, volunteer work at Not Bread Alone Soup Kitchen (CESL Program)

UMass hidden gem: Definitely the courtyard behind Thompson Hall facing the Campus Center Parking Garage. It’s a great outdoor study space that’s tucked away from the main campus walkway just enough that it’s the perfect environment to concentrate in. In the spring, the cherry trees in the courtyard bloom, and you can tuck yourself up underneath the petals on a lawn chair and just relax. I highly recommend!

Isabella '24 (she/her)

Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona

Double major: Public Health and Spanish

Activities and involvement: Greek Life, Public Health Club, study abroad (Salamanca, Spain), Student Nurses Association, intramural sports, teaching assistant 

Why I chose UMass: I am a firm believer that you can truly only live AND experience a college town once in your life, and that is when you are in college! The Amherst area is not only home to UMass Amherst but also four other colleges, bringing a lot of opportunities, perspectives, and fun!

Ishaan '26 (he/him)

Hometown: New Delhi, India

Double major: Economics and Psychology Minor: IT

Activities and involvement: Student Government Association (SGA), Sikh Students Association, 180 Degrees Consulting, SBS Pathways Center, Implicit Social Cognition Lab

UMass Hidden Gem: The hill in Orchard Hill makes for an awesome hangout spot to watch sunsets and have picnics on warmer days and for sledding on snow days! I so wish I had discovered it sooner while I was living in the area. 

Isoiza '24 (he/him)

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland

Major: Sport Management

Minor: Economics

Activities and involvement: Member of Commonwealth Honors College, coach of UMass women's club basketball team, scout team for UMass varsity basketball team.

Favorite food location at UMass: Worcester Dining Commons. 

Jibrael '25 (he/him)

Hometown: North Bergen, New Jersey

Activities and involvement: Association of Diversity in Sport, McCormack Sport and Analytics, Laboratory for Inclusion and Diversity in Sport, mentee for the Boston Celtics for Corporate Partnerships

Why I chose UMass:  I chose UMass because they wanted me for me, and they accepted what I did inside and outside of the classroom! I am really glad I ended up coming here!

JC '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Activities and involvement: Head of public relations at the Massachusetts Daily Collegian, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Diversity in Psychology Club

Favorite food at the dining commons: Frank stir fry with chicken and noodles, a little spicy and extra flavor

Julia '27 (she/her)

Hometown: Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Double major: Biology and Spanish

Activities and involvement: Pre-Medical Society, Genetics Club, Spanish department weekly Sobremesa

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: The pho noodle soup is by far my favorite meal on campus! You can add in a bunch of different things, but I always add tofu, scallions, cilantro, and a lime wedge!

Kaitlyn '24 (she/her)

Major: Nursing

Activities and involvement: Chi Omega, Student Nurses’ Association, Hampshire Medical Reserve Corps, Ski & Board Club, UMass Dance Marathon

UMass hidden gem: My favorite spot on campus is the Durfee Conservatory! It is a gorgeous greenhouse with its own koi pond. In between classes, I like to stop by for some peace and quiet to get away from the hustle and bustle of UMass. 

Kelly '26 (she/her)

Major: Psychology with a Neuroscience Concentration 

Minor: Business

Activities and involvement: Club Gymnastics, Ski and Board club, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority

UMass hidden gem: Argo tea next to Berkshire!

Hometown: North Reading, Massachusetts

Minor: Math

Activities and involvement: UMass Ski and Board Club, UMass Outing Club, intramural flag football

Favorite UMass tradition/event: My favorite UMass tradition has to be the opening game at the Mullins Center for the hockey season. There is so much school spirit and watching the game is a lot of fun!  

Kendall '26 (they/she)

Hometown: Beverly, Massachusetts

Major: Geography

Minor: History

Activities and involvement: Geoscience Club, UMass Democrats, Film Discussion Club, intramural flag football

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Garlic. Knots. They have them at all the dining halls from time to time, but my favorite way to have them is from Worcester Grab N’ Go on Fridays with chicken broccoli alfredo.

Kyle '24 (he/him)

Hometown:  Taunton, Massachusetts

Minor: Sociology

Activities: OIM Club, Marketing Club, Real Estate Club, intramural sports

Favorite UMass food: My go-to UMass lunch is a buffalo chicken grilled cheese from the Carney Café in Isenberg! It’s the perfect quick meal between class times.

Lizzie ‘25 (she/her)

Hometown: East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Double Major: Linguistics and Communication Disorders

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Period Movement, UMass Permaculture Initiative, Outing Club

UMass hidden gem:  Greeno Sub Shop! Located in the basement of Greenough Hall in Central Residential Area, Greeno Sub Shop makes the best grilled cheese sandwich at UMass. Along with Greeno, UMass has a number of completely student run businesses, all of which serve amazing food and are run by your peers (which makes it that much cooler). The menu and atmosphere of Greeno is just the best, and is 100% worth walking up the hill for.

Mackenzie '24 (she/her)

Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts

Minor: Education

Activities and involvement: Chair of Outreach and Development in the Student Government Association

Favorite food location at UMass : People’s Market

Maddie '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Rehoboth, Massachusetts

Double Major: Art and Education

Activities and involvement: Art Club, Museum Club, Crochet Club, Ski Club, Outing Club, House Council

Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food location at Umass is Sweets & More. I go there almost every week and I love supporting them since they are a student-run business. Sweets & More always has new and different themed foods based on holidays or what is happening on campus, and I always get excited to see what new desserts they have each month. My favorite things to get are the shamrock shake for St. Patrick's Day and the caramel apples for Halloween. 

Mary '24 (she/her)

Hometown: Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

Double major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Management

Activities and involvement: Special Olympics club, Club Lacrosse, Commonwealth Honors College, Women in Business, Intramural everything 

Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food location is the Greeno Sub shop, one of our student run co-ops on campus where you are guaranteed to get a delicious and creative sandwich served to you with a smile. They’re always coming up with new menu items and I love it.

Myleigh '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Williston, Vermont

Major: Psychology, Neuroscience Track

Minor: Biology and Certificate in DDHS

Activities and involvement: The Navigators, Habitat for Humanity, NSSLHA, intramural volleyball, and I’m a research assistant in a neuroscience lab on campus.

Favorite food location at UMass: Franklin Dining Commons!!!

Naicha '24 (she/her)

Hometown:  Taunton, Massachusetts

Major:  Psychology, Neuroscience Track 

Activities and Involvement:  STEM ambassador program

Favorite UMass event:  UMass Blackout Cookout is a great way for different, diverse communities to come together and showcase cultural dances, songs, foods, etc. and celebrate heritage and each other’s uniqueness on a bigger scale. 

Natalie '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Salem, Massachusetts

Double major: Psychology, and Criminology & Law

Activities and involvement: Communities Against Cancer Club, Students to End Alzheimer’s Disease Club, Special Olympics (Young Athletes Program), Criminology Club, Neuroscience Club, Forsythe Grange Mentoring Program, SPACE Program

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Cookies & cream frozen yogurt with Oreo topping!

Ria '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Elmsford, New York 

Major: Psychology and Economics 

Minor: Business 

Activities and involvement: Economics Club, Girl Up, American Red Cross Club, UMass South Asian Students Association, Resident Assistant 

Why I chose UMass: The main reason I chose UMass was because the campus is just so beautiful. Whenever I feel stressed about school, or just want some fresh air, I always go and sit by the pond. I also love visiting the Durfee Conservatory and watching the koi fish swim around. The atmosphere and environment at UMass is extremely refreshing and I’m so glad I chose to come here! 

RJ '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Major:  Operations & Information Management

Certificate: Data Analytics

Activities and involvement: WMUA, Marketing Club, Outing Club, Ski and Board Club

Favorite UMass food:  Teriyaki chicken bowls from Hamp!

Sabrina '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Newton, Massachusetts

Double major: History and Economics

Activities and involvement: Women’s club volleyball, Student Government Association, Resident Assistant

Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food location is Tavola in Blue Wall. I’m there at least three times a week to get a falafel or chicken wrap (and always with extra tzatziki).

Sage '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Rowley, Massachusetts

Double major: Sociology and Psychology

Activities and involvement: Acapella and intramural sports

Why I chose UMass: I chose to transfer to UMass because of the welcoming environment and the overwhelming amount of groups to join, and activities to participate in. I love meeting new people every day and discovering new gems of campus. 

Sam '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Ipswich, Massachusetts

Activities and involvement: Student Nursing Association (SNA), Student Nurse Ambassador, CHC, Intramural Volleyball

Favorite food at UMass: The chicken teriyaki sushi from Hampshire Dining Commons is my favorite! I don’t like seafood, and I like the chicken so much that I usually ask for some on the side too.

Sara '27 (she/her)

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Double major: Political Science and Sociology; certificate in Criminology and the Criminal Justice System 

Activities and involvement: Intramural volleyball, Legal Studies Club

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Spicy tuna roll from Berk

Scotty '25 (he/him)

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Activities and involvement: American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Supermileage Vehicle Team (SMV)

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Waffles and hard ice cream at Franklin Dining Commons

Shyla '26 (she/her)

Hometown:  Orange, Massachusetts

Major:  Kinesiology on Pre-Physical Therapy Track

Activities and involvement: Treasurer and competitive dancer - Ballroom Dance Team, Programming Board

UMass hidden gem: The courtyard between Linden and Maple House. Love studying outside when its nice out and it's usually super quiet

Silas '26 (he/him)

Hometown: Topsfield, Massachusetts

Major: Political Science

Activities and involvement: Cru, Club Tennis, 91.1 WMUA Amherst, Outings Club, and intramural soccer, flag football, basketball, and volleyball

UMass hidden gem: The Post & Bean Café in the Olver Design Building is one of my favorite places to study! It has tons of big windows, really great architecture, and faces west, so it’s a great place to see the sunset! Every time I’m there, I grab a latte and set up by the window to grind out my homework. Definitely check it out if you’re looking for a hidden study spot.

Sophia '24 (she/her)

Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts 

Double major: Computer Science and Psychology

Activities and involvement: UMass Dance Club, UMass Ski and Board (Board Member), WMUA (91.1 FM), Women in Computer Science

UMass hidden gem:  Harry Potter themed bathroom, but you have to find it for yourself!

Sophie '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Marblehead, Massachusetts

Double major: Political Science and Journalism

Minor: French

Activities and involvement: Massachusetts Daily Collegian Staff Writer, WMUA 91.1 DJ, UMass Women into Leadership Fellow, Resident Assistant

Favorite food at one of the dining commons: Stir fry and cookies & cream frozen yogurt at Berkshire Dining Commons makes for the perfect meal!

Tamara '25 (she/her)

Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon 

Major: Exploratory Track in the College of Natural Sciences

Activities and involvement: Arab Cultural Association; Center for Education, Policy, and Advocacy; research

UMass hidden gem:  Morrill Science center has an amazing hidden crystal exhibit that I always visit after class.

Taylor '27 (she/her)

Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut

Double major: Studio Art and English

Activities and involvement: College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) Student Leadership Group, Hillel, Local Mojo, Art Club, Criminology Club, UDems

Why I chose UMass: I feel supported as a humanities major at UMass. The College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) has many resources for students to take advantage of. The HFA community is one that I cherish and am proud to be a part of!

Ty '26 (he/him)

Hometown: Sheffield, Massachusetts

Major: English

Activities and involvement: Theater electrician

Favorite food location at UMass: Sweets 'n' More is my favorite place on campus to grab food. They have breakfast food in the evening and I can go there with friends and grab themed milkshakes and hash browns. 

Uma '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Caldwell, New Jersey

Double major: Psychology and BDIC (behavioral economics) 

Activities and involvement: Commonwealth Honors College, Student Alumni Association (student ambassador and recruitment coordinator), iCons, Isenberg Undergraduate Consulting Group (junior analyst) 

Favorite food at the dining commons:  Mac ‘n’ cheese with buffalo tenders at Worcester grab ‘n’ go every Monday! Monday Mac is literally built into my calendar because of how much I love it and look forward to it!

Valeria '27 (she/her)

Hometown: Billerica, Massachusetts

Double major: Political Science and Economics 

Minor: Psychology 

Activities and involvement: Apart from being a tour guide, I am a Senator, Chair of the Rules and Ethics Subcommittee, and sit in on the Administrative Affairs Committee for the Student Government Association. I am also a member of the Commonwealth Honors College and part of a RAP (Residential Academic Program).

Favorite UMass tradition/event:  My favorite UMass Event is supporting our Division 1 sports teams. Whether it’s attending the Football tailgates, Basketball, or Hockey games, UMass never fails to provide you with a sense of community through these exciting games. Our competitive program and exceptional school spirit make attending these events one of the best parts of my experience. 

Vandana '24 (she/her)

Double Major: Economics and Math

Minor:  Computer Science

Activities and involvement:  UMass Red Club, Smart Woman Securities, Girls Who Invest, and more!

Favorite food location at UMass: My favorite food on campus is the Tavola falafel wrap. It’s so refreshing and delicious!

Willa '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Double major: Communications and Journalism

Activities and involvement: UMass Ski and Board Club, Dance Club, Yoga Club 

Favorite UMass tradition/event:  Guac week

Yasmine '26 (she/her)

Hometown: Woburn, Massachusetts

Double major: Public Health and Public Policy 

Minor: Arabic 

Activities and involvement: Arab Cultural Association (E-Board), Muslim Student Association, Pakistani Student Organization, Student Government Association, Public Health Club, teaching assistant 

Favorite UMass tradition: PSO’s Mock Shaadi is definitely one of my favorite events on campus.

Yusuf' 25 (he/him)

Hometown: Durban, South Africa

Major: Economics Minor: Philosophy

Activities and involvement: Resident assistant, Muslim Students Association, Outing Club, Isenberg Sales Club

UMass hidden gem: A hidden gem I’ve come across during my time at UMass is the Durfee Conservatory, opposite UHS. The conservatory is a serene and warm escape from the hustle and bustle of campus, especially during the winter months. Whether it’s just walking through on my way to class or reading a book next to the koi pond, it’s a great place to unwind. 

Zaeem '27 (he/him)

Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan

Double major: Computer Science and Mathematics in Data Science and Statistics

Activities and involvement: Member of the Pakistani Student Organization, Muslim Student Association, UMass Outing Club, and UMass Cricket Club.

Why I chose UMass: I chose UMass for a multitude of compelling reasons that combined to create an unbeatable experience. UMass has a vibrant and diverse student body, providing an exciting platform to connect with individuals from across the globe, each bringing unique ethnicities and cultures to the mix. Also, the campus is a hub of constant activity, offering endless opportunities to explore, engage, and push myself both academically and socially. Now that I'm here, I couldn't be happier to be a part of this adventure!

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Administrative assistant ii - college of arts and sciences.

Apply now Job no: 521978 Work type: Staff Full Time Categories: Administrative & Office Support

AGENCY:  University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

SALARY: Grade 17

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide and coordinate administrative activities in the Dean’s office. Responsibilities include: providing administrative and clerical support and assuring timely completion of work assigned by the Dean, Associate or Assistant Dean(s); responding in a timely manner to inquiries concerning college and university procedures and requirements; utilizing fiscal and academic software systems to support administrative and clerical duties; collaborating with and providing direction to clerical and administrative staff; supervising and training work-study students; performing administrative and clerical functions related to college and related grants; performing administrative and clerical functions related to travel for the college; other duties as assigned by the Dean, Associate Dean or Assistant Dean(s).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Assistant Dean

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF:  Work-study or student workers.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide and/or coordinate administrative and clerical activities for the Dean’s office individually or collaboratively with other clerical and/or administrative staff as assigned or directed • Schedule and arrange activities related to conferences, meetings, interviews, appointments or similar activities including leveraging appropriate university systems to conduct these activities • Support the college and departments in recruiting efforts including administration of travel arrangements, acknowledgement notifications, reimbursements, and related activities • Assist in the processing of personnel actions including hiring, promotions, tenure and contract renewals and maintain appropriate files • Provide administrative support and input data for fiscal activities including requisitions, purchase orders, invoicing, travel and reimbursements, reconciliation and reallocation of expenses including Procards and Budgets, retrieving and reviewing reports, and other related fiscal activities by using appropriate procedures and systems • Provide backup to other Dean’s office and College administrative staff as assigned • Perform administrative duties for the Dean, Associate Dean and Assistant Dean(s) including maintaining files, completing forms, preparing and disseminating memorandums and correspondence and similar duties using appropriate systems • Provide college administrative support for all travel related activities including travel expenses, travel authorizations, and related activities utilizing appropriate systems • Perform administrative duties related to college and department grants including maintaining and reconciling grant accounts and financial records in collaboration with the Dean’s office and related university and external partners as assigned • Assist in data collection for projects using appropriate systems and software • Hire, train and supervise work-study or student workers for the Dean’s office • Coordinate Dean’s office and college space bookings where appropriate, maintain the schedule for the Dean’s office conference rooms including posting and confirming availability • Provide administrative support for college meetings including booking rooms, arranging materials, and related duties using appropriate systems in a timely manner • Serve as the college property control coordinator for college centers in collaboration with other Dean’s office administrative staff • Serve as the Dean’s office liaison for CITS as assigned for the college • Provide college administrative support for College of Arts & Sciences Centers including fiscal and administrative support related to Dean’s office approvals and reviews • Provide administrative support in coordinating all college trainings related to administrative tasks and systems including but not limited to Travel, BuyWays, Peoplesoft, FastLane, TerraDotta, and COIN and related university systems • Receive on behalf of the Dean’s office marketing and promotional materials for dissemination by the college via email, print, or social media and maintain files related to activities, support the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or Assistant Dean(s) in communications and marketing of the college • Provide administrative support for the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Internal Grants (including but not limited to travel grants, faculty support grants, research grants, student thesis grants, event funds), Provost’s Travel Grants, Office of Research Administration grants, and other college grants as assigned including reviewing applications for completeness, forwarding to Associate Dean for review, maintain files, preparing and sending award letters, managing budget and tracking of applications, awards, correspondence, and expenditures, and monitoring budget and participating in the closeout of awards in collaboration with other Dean’s office administrative staff • Receive office visitors and directs visitors to appropriate individuals where assigned • Review and maintain institutional memberships of the college including but not limited to AACTE, MACTE, NAPLA, COMTEC • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or Assistant Dean(s)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of office management including systems and technologies • Knowledge of the methods of general report writing using appropriate technologies • Knowledge of the methods for administrating grants and their processes • Knowledge of higher education processes and regulations including academic units and university and college centers and their activities • Knowledge of university and system accounting and budgeting procedures and ability to solicit training to maintain currency in these systems • Knowledge of university and system laws, rules, and regulations relating to state personnel • Knowledge of the appropriate procedures and behaviors for communicating and receiving communications from others • Ability to understand, explain and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing the assigned unit and its activities • Ability to find, analyze and apply data, draw conclusions from data, and make recommendations • Ability to follow written and oral instructions • Ability to gather information through questioning individuals and examining records and documents • Ability to write concisely and express thoughts clearly through written communications • Ability to develop and express ideas in a logical sequence orally and in writing • Ability to determine proper formats and procedures for disseminating information • Ability to prepare general reports, maintain accurate records, and find in a timely manner reports for use in an administrative office setting • Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables utilizing appropriate technologies and systems • Ability to deal diplomatically and tactfully with others in a confidential setting • Ability to give written and oral instructions to individuals and groups • Ability to establish rapport and maintain harmonious relationships with direct reports and individuals in the office, unit, college, university and external community • Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information • Ability to supervise the work of work-study, student workers, and other administrative professionals where appropriate including determining schedules, training needs, recommendations or initiation of disciplinary or meritorious reward activities • Ability to exercise sound judgment independently • Ability to represent the college in an appropriate manner

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON THE JOB: • Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing assigned unit activities. • Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms • Knowledge of university and system accounting and budgeting procedures and ability to solicit training to maintain currency in these systems

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in office work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. SUBSTITUTIONS: I. A diploma as evidence of graduation from the business or commercial course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.* II. A diploma as evidence of graduation from a course other than the commercial or business course of a recognized high school or vocational/technical high school or possession of a Massachusetts high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for a maximum of eight months of the required experience.* III. A diploma for completion of a one-year, full-time, or equivalent part-time, program in a recognized non-degree granting business or secretarial school above the high school level may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.* IV. An Associate’s or higher degree may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.* *Education toward such a degree or diploma will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL: X

STATE FUNDED: X

SALARY:  $58,328.14 - $82,294.94

HOURS:  M-F; 9:00-5:00 p.m.

UNION:  AFSCME

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time

Benefits for AFSCME Union- AFSCME

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for internal applicants is April 24, 2024.

The review of applications will begin April 25, 2024, and will be ongoing.

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Ask Me About: Economics major, Art History major, double majors, improv groups, Museum Club, Ledyard Canoe Club, IM sports, managing dietary restrictions in college

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Ask Me About: Dartmouth study abroad programs, Dartmouth Living Learning Communities, global leadership opportunities (via the Rockefeller Center and the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact), Greek Life, student employment opportunities

Simon L '24

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Andrea R '24

Home country: Philippines

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Zosia C '27

Home country: Poland

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Heather D '24

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Avijit S '26

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Shyam B '26

Home country: India

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Leila A '25

Home state: Minnesota

Ask Me About: Marketing Student Program, the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship, greek life, The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy & Society, being a POC on campus, modifying a major, Class Council

Aidan F '24

Home state: Montana

Ask Me About: The Public Policy Minor, Club Sports, Chronic Illness at College, LGBTQ+ Life on Campus, Travel to/from Campus, Research (Geisel School of Medicine), Student Employment, the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences, the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Internships while Taking Classes.

Grace F '24

Home state: Missouri

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Tanaka C '25

Home country: Zimbabwe

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Home state: Florida

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Annabelle N '26

Ask Me About: The Women in Science Project, Policy Debate, Physics and Astronomy Research, the Sexual Violence Prevention Project, the Student and Presidential Committee on Sexual Assault, the Physics and Astronomy Society, Greek Life

Francisco A '27

Home country: Brazil

Ask Me About: The different ways to explore academically at Dartmouth and how incredible it is to be able to do different combinations of departments while deciding your major. Also anything related to the social life at Dartmouth while being an international student and different ways to navigate college life with a focus on well-being and mental health.

Grace B '26

Home country: South Sudan

Ask Me About: OVIS, OPAL, first generation community, Dartmouth Social Impact, on-campus employment, economics major, entering Dartmouth as an undeclared major, campus life, campus resources and academic support, internships, Dartmouth culture, student organizations

Caroline Y '25

Ask Me About: Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services (EMS), how I studied abroad 3 times, writing sports for The Dartmouth, Center for Social Impact SIBS program, Dartmouth admissions blog (People Places Pines), being a humanities major on the pre-health track, Dartmouth Club Running, paid research, Christian life, First-Year Trips, coming from the South!

Mariya V '25

Ask Me About: A Cappella, teaching in the upper valley, Spanish Minor, the Education department, studying abroad, Dartmouth traditions and planning those events, where to eat on campus or in town!

Clara G '25

Ask Me About: The Chinese department and why you should totally study a language at Dartmouth, doing research as an undergraduate, writing for the 3D magazine, social impact work at Dartmouth and connecting with the Upper Valley, Greek Life for someone who never expected to be in a sorority, uncertainty about what to study, and finding the courage to say yes to new adventures

Home state: Illinois

Ask Me About: Engineering Sciences Department, Computer Science Department, Greek Life, First Year Student Enrichment Program, Undergraduate Research, Teaching Assistant, D-Plan, Study Abroad

Fatemah Z '26

Home country: Pakistan

Ask Me About: Government major, International Studies and Middle Eastern Studies minors, working in the admissions office, writing/ journalism opportunities at Dartmouth, being an international student, adjusting to NH winters (I'm from the coast), and my favorite hidden gems in Hanover!

Daniel K '25

Ask Me About: Engineering, research opportunities, pre-health track, modifying majors, and fellowships on campus.

Home state: Nebraska

Ask Me About: Ski School (snowsports PE), Class Council, Interhouse Council, TuckBridge PreMBA Program, Theater/Performing Arts

Angie M '26

Home country: Mexico

Ask Me About: Scholars of Finance, Dali Lab Project, RWIT, Tuck Bridge, TuckLab: Entrepreneurship, Tae Kwon Do Club, Ski Club, Women in Business, Smart Women Securities, First-year trips, Women in Science Project, Management and Leadership Development Program, Rockefeller Global Leadership Program & International Student Pre-Orientation.

Raegan B '24

Ask Me About: Sociology minor, sustainability, working on a feminist magazine, finding your community, working on-campus, eating vegan, club sports, or being a queer woman at Dartmouth!

Daniel D '25

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Ravint (NaamOon) W '27

Home country: Thailand

Ask Me About: Undergraduate research, dorm cooking, A capella, Thai Student Association, academic exploration, being an international student at Dartmouth!

Chase K '26

Ask Me About: Native American Program, Natives at Dartmouth, Hōkūpaʻa (Pasifika Student Organization), Public Policy minor, The Dartmouth student newspaper, Greek Life, Undergraduate Research, Studying Abroad

Shoshie B '26

Ask Me About: Government, Middle Eastern Studies, Learning Arabic language, Dance at Dartmouth, Jewish life on campus, Transitioning to Dartmouth from warmer climates, Intramural sports

Victory K '26

Ask Me About: Christian Community on Campus, Club Ultimate Frisbee, Dartmouth Outing Club, Club Archery, Photography and Dartmouth Yearbook

Home state: Pennsylvania

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Home state: Tennessee

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Isabel Z '25

Home state: Michigan

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Audrey M '26

Ask Me About: Undergraduate research opportunities, varsity athletics, pre-health track, Dartmouth Outing Club

Brooke N '26

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Aarushi J '25

Ask Me About: The government modified major (PPE), athletics at Dartmouth (women's rowing), Raaz dance team, Student Government, Greek Life, The Rockefeller Center, First-Year Fellows and study abroad!

Sophie R '26

Home state: Arkansas

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Home state: Kentucky

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Isabelle S '26

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PFAS Exposure From High Seafood Diets May Be Underestimated

Study stresses the need to set safety standards for “forever chemicals” in seafood.

A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as “forever chemicals.”

The findings stress the need for more stringent public health guidelines that establish the amount of seafood people can safely consume to limit their exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the researchers report in the journal Exposure and Health. This need is especially urgent for coastal regions such as New England where a legacy of industry and PFAS pollution bumps up against a cultural predilection for fish, the authors write.

“Our recommendation isn’t to not eat seafood—seafood is a great source of lean protein and omega fatty acids. But it also is a potentially underestimated source of PFAS exposure in humans,” says Megan Romano , the study’s corresponding author and an associate professor of epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine .

“Understanding this risk-benefit trade-off for seafood consumption is important for people making decisions about diet, especially for vulnerable populations such as pregnant people and children,” Romano says.

Most existing research focuses on PFAS levels in freshwater species, which are not what people primarily eat. We saw that as a knowledge gap in the literature, especially for a New England state.

The study paired an analysis of PFAS concentrations in fresh seafood with a statewide survey of eating habits in New Hampshire as a case study of seafood consumption in New England and other coastal states. National data indicate that New Hampshire—along with all of New England—is among the country’s top consumers of seafood, which made the state ideal for understanding the extent of people’s exposure to PFAS through fish and shellfish.

“Most existing research focuses on PFAS levels in freshwater species, which are not what people primarily eat,” says Romano, who studies the effects of PFAS and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals in drinking water on New England communities. “We saw that as a knowledge gap in the literature, especially for a New England state where we know people love their seafood.”

The study also drew on New Hampshire’s extensive data on the sources and effects of PFAS, which are a staple of consumer products such as plastics and nonstick coatings. The molecular stability that makes PFAS versatile also makes them nearly indestructible, leading them to be called forever chemicals.

In humans, PFAS are associated with cancer, fetal abnormalities, high cholesterol, and thyroid, liver, and reproductive disorders. The chemicals have accumulated in soil, water, and wildlife, and studies have shown that nearly all Americans have measurable amounts in their blood.

“PFAS are not limited to manufacturing, fire-fighting foams, or municipal waste streams—they are a decades-long global challenge,” says study co-author Jonathan Petali, a toxicologist with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. “New Hampshire was among the first states to identify PFAS in drinking water. We’re a data-rich state due to years spent investigating the impacts of PFAS and trying to mitigate exposure.”

The researchers measured the levels of 26 varieties of PFAS in samples of the most consumed marine species: cod, haddock, lobster, salmon, scallop, shrimp, and tuna. The seafood studied was purchased fresh from a market in coastal New Hampshire and originated from various regions.

Shrimp and lobster clocked the highest concentrations with averages ranging as high as 1.74 and 3.30 nanograms per gram of flesh, respectively, for certain PFAS compounds, the researchers report. Concentrations of individual PFAS in other fish and seafood measured generally less than one nanogram per gram.

The prevalence of PFAS in the environment makes it difficult to know exactly where and how the chemicals enter the marine food chain, the researchers report. Some shellfish may be especially vulnerable to the buildup of PFAS in their flesh due to feeding and living on the seafloor, as well as their proximity to sources of PFAS that are near the coast . Larger marine species may ingest PFAS by eating smaller species that, like shellfish, are prone to having the compounds accumulate in their systems. 

Buttressing the study is a survey of 1,829 New Hampshire residents the researchers conducted to gauge how much seafood Granite Staters eat—and it’s a lot.

The survey found that men in New Hampshire eat just over one ounce of seafood per day and women eat just under one ounce. Both are higher than what the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found for men and women in the Northeast, and more than 1.5 times the national average for both. Daily intake for New Hampshire children aged 2 to 11 years old was about 0.2 ounces, the highest end of the range for children nationwide.

About 95% of adults the researchers surveyed reported they ate seafood within the past year, and 94% of that group consumed fish or shellfish within the previous month. More than two-thirds of those respondents ate seafood within the past week.

But people in New Hampshire do not eat seafood uniformly. More than half of the people who ate seafood in the week before the survey lived on the state’s coast or near the border with Massachusetts. More than 60% of people with a household income below $45,000 per year reported consuming seafood at least once per week, whereas people with higher household incomes reported eating seafood less often.

Of the species the researchers tested for PFAS, shrimp, haddock, and salmon were consumed by more than 70% of the adults who ate seafood once a month or more. Lobster was eaten by just over 54% of these adults. Salmon, canned tuna, shrimp, and haddock were the most commonly consumed species among children.

Federal guidelines for safe seafood consumption exist for mercury and other contaminants, but there are none for PFAS, says Celia Chen , a co-author of the study and a research professor in the Department of Biological Sciences .

“Top predator species such as tuna and sharks are known to contain high concentrations of mercury, so we can use that knowledge to limit exposure. But it’s less clear for PFAS, especially if you start looking at how the different compounds behave in the environment,” says Chen, who leads several federally funded projects examining how and where PFAS accumulate in aquatic food webs in New Hampshire and Vermont .

The establishment of safety guidelines would help protect people who are especially susceptible to pollutants, says Kathryn Crawford , the study’s first author and an assistant professor of environmental studies at Middlebury College.

“Seafood consumption advisories often provide advice for those individuals that is more conservative than for the rest of the population,” says Crawford, who began the project as a postdoctoral researcher in the Romano Lab at Dartmouth. “People who eat a balanced diet with more typical, moderate amounts of seafood should be able to enjoy the health benefits of seafood without excessive risk of PFAS exposure.”

Morgan Kelly can be reached at  [email protected]

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News 2024: 2024 Art + Design Senior Exhibition

CVPA Campus Gallery

Art Education, Ceramics, Drawing, Illustration, Integrated Studio Arts, Painting, Photography, Sculpture

Dates: April 11 – April 18, 2024 CVPA Campus Gallery Reception: Saturday, April 13th, 3:00–5:00 PM

Animation + Game Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Integrated Studio Arts, Interior Architecture + Design

Dates: April 25 – May 2, 2024 CVPA Campus Gallery Reception and Animation + Game Arts Festival: Thursday, April 25th 5:00–7:00 PM

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thursdays open till 7:00 PM, Saturdays 12:00–4:00 PM. Visitor parking in lots 5, 14 and 18.

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